In addition to the [[Cub Scout Leader Portal|Cub Scout Ranks and electives]], Cub Scouts may earn dozens of additional awards that exapnd upon the basic rank requriements. In addition, Cub Scouts may earn Honor awards to recognize outstanding good deeds.

| [[Image:Art.jpg|110px]]||The [[Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program|Belt Loops & Pins]] program is formally known as the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. This program allows a Cub Scout to explore any of 40 different areas. All registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s can earn Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Belt Loops and Pins more than once. Belt Loops & Pins tie directly to these requirements: [[TBL|Tiger]] / [[TEBL|Electives]], [[WBL|Wolf]] / [[WEBL|Electives]], [[BBL|Bear]] / [[BEBL|Electives]], and [[WABL|Webelos Activity Pins]].

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| [[Image:CubScoutOutdoorActivityAward-patch.jpg|110px]]||The [[Outdoor Activity Award]] may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s. Boys may earn the award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year.

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| [[Image:ConservationGoodTurnAward.jpg|110px]]|| The [[Conservation Good Turn Award]] is an opportunity for Scout units to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities. Working together in the local community, the unit and the agency plan the details and establish the date, time and location for carrying out the project. It may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

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| [[Image:Donorawareness.gif|110px]]||The [[Donor Awareness Patch]] is worn on the right pocket of the uniform as a temporary emblem. BSA has reduced their emphasis on this program, but has not discontinued it completely. This award may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

| [[Image:InterpreterStrip.jpg|110px]]||[[Interpreter Strip]]. Boys and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired. This award may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

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| [[Image:LeaveNoTraceAwardpatch-Cubs.jpg|110px]]||The [[Leave No Trace Award (Cub Scouts)|Leave No Trace Award]] is designed introduce Cub-age boys to the principles of Leave No Trace. This award may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

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| [[Image:NationalSummertimeAward-pin.gif|110px]]||The [[National Summertime Award]] encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during the time periods when school is out of session for several weeks or months. Cub Scouts earn this pin by participating in three summertime pack events (one each in June, July, and August). This award may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

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| [[Image:Nova patch.png|110px]]||The BSA's [[NOVA Awards|STEM/NOVA Awards ]] program is designed to introduce and encourage further study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. A Scout may earn all four Nova awards. The Supernova awards are designed to inspire further study. It is recommended that you complete at least two Nova awards before starting the requirements for the Supernova award. This award may be earned by all registered [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

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| [[Image:BSAphysicalfitnessaward.gif|110px]]||The [[Physical Fitness Award]] is part of a BSA program of emphasis for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Leaders.

| [[Image:Recruiter.jpg|110px]]||The [[Recruiter Strip]] is awarded to Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and is worn below the right pocket on the uniform. This award may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

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| [[Image:Youth_Religious_Knot.gif|110px]]||[[Religious Emblems]], cloth, silver knot on purple, No. 05007, may be worn by youth or [[adult members]] who earned the knot as a youth member, above left pocket. Each faith has its own requirements for earning its emblem. A knot device may be used to indicate during which level of Scouting the award was earned. This award may be earned by all registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

| [[Image:CubScoutWorldConservationAward.jpg|110px]]||The[[World Conservation Award (Cub Scouting)|World Conservation Award]] can be earned only once while you are in Cub Scouting (i.e. as either a [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], or [[Webelos Scout]]; but '''not''' by Tiger Cubs).

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|[[Image:Knotmerit.jpg|110px]]||[[Lifesaving_and_Meritorious_Action_Awards#Medal_of_Merit|Medal of Merit]], cloth, gold and blue on tan, blue to right, No. 05025. The Medal of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or [[adult leader]] who has performed ''some outstanding act of service of a rare or exceptional character'' that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.

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|[[Image:Knotheroism.jpg|110px]]||[[Lifesaving_and_Meritorious_Action_Awards#Heroism_Award|Heroism Award]], cloth, red on white twill, No. 05020. The Heroism Award may be awarded to a youth member or [[adult leader]] who has demonstrated ''heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save life at minimum risk to self''.

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|[[Image:Knothonor.jpg|110px]]||[[Lifesaving_and_Meritorious_Action_Awards#Honor_Medal|Honor Medal]], cloth, red knot on tan, No. 05010. The Honor Medal may be awarded to a youth member or [[adult leader]] who has demonstrated ''unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save life at considerable risk to self''.

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|[[Image:James_E._West_Fellowship_Award_Knot.jpg|110px]]||[[James E West Fellowship Award]], cloth, green and gold knot on tan, No. 05026, Scout or Scouter. For a donation of $1,000 or more to a council endowment. This award may be presented to a registered [[Tiger]], [[Wolf]], [[Bear]], and [[Webelos Scout]]s.

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Revision as of 19:11, September 30, 2012

In addition to the Cub Scout Ranks and electives, Cub Scouts may earn dozens of additional awards that exapnd upon the basic rank requriements. In addition, Cub Scouts may earn Honor awards to recognize outstanding good deeds.

The Conservation Good Turn Award is an opportunity for Scout units to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities. Working together in the local community, the unit and the agency plan the details and establish the date, time and location for carrying out the project. It may be earned by all registered Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.

The Donor Awareness Patch is worn on the right pocket of the uniform as a temporary emblem. BSA has reduced their emphasis on this program, but has not discontinued it completely. This award may be earned by all registered Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.

The Emergency Preparedness Award has different requirements for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and adults tailored for the abilities of each.

Interpreter Strip. Boys and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired. This award may be earned by all registered Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.

The National Summertime Award encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during the time periods when school is out of session for several weeks or months. Cub Scouts earn this pin by participating in three summertime pack events (one each in June, July, and August). This award may be earned by all registered Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.

The BSA's STEM/NOVA Awards program is designed to introduce and encourage further study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. A Scout may earn all four Nova awards. The Supernova awards are designed to inspire further study. It is recommended that you complete at least two Nova awards before starting the requirements for the Supernova award. This award may be earned by all registered Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.

The Physical Fitness Award is part of a BSA program of emphasis for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Leaders.

Religious Emblems, cloth, silver knot on purple, No. 05007, may be worn by youth or adult members who earned the knot as a youth member, above left pocket. Each faith has its own requirements for earning its emblem. A knot device may be used to indicate during which level of Scouting the award was earned. This award may be earned by all registered Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.

The Hornaday Unit Award may be earned by a Cub Scouting pack, Boy Scouting troop, Varsity Scouting team, Venturing crew or Sea Scout ship that plans and carries out at least one conservation project. This award may be earned by all registered Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts.

Medal of Merit, cloth, gold and blue on tan, blue to right, No. 05025. The Medal of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has performed some outstanding act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.

Heroism Award, cloth, red on white twill, No. 05020. The Heroism Award may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save life at minimum risk to self.

Honor Medal, cloth, red knot on tan, No. 05010. The Honor Medal may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save life at considerable risk to self.